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Ekadashi Vrat: Dates, Vidhi & Katha

A fast observed twice a month on the eleventh lunar day, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

📅 Upcoming Ekadashi Vrat Dates

DateDayVratNote
5 Nov 2026ThursdayRama EkadashiSample date – verify
20 Nov 2026FridayDev Uthani EkadashiSample date – verify
4 Dec 2026FridayUtpanna EkadashiSample date – verify
20 Dec 2026SundayMokshada EkadashiSample date – verify
3 Jan 2027SundaySaphala Ekadashi
18 Jan 2027MondayPausha Putrada Ekadashi
2 Feb 2027TuesdayShattila Ekadashi
17 Feb 2027WednesdayJaya Ekadashi
4 Mar 2027ThursdayVijaya Ekadashi
18 Mar 2027ThursdayAmalaki Ekadashi
2 Apr 2027FridayPapamochani Ekadashi
17 Apr 2027SaturdayKamada Ekadashi
2 May 2027SundayVaruthini Ekadashi
16 May 2027SundayMohini Ekadashi
1 Jun 2027TuesdayApara Ekadashi
14 Jun 2027MondayNirjala Ekadashi
30 Jun 2027WednesdayYogini Ekadashi
14 Jul 2027WednesdayDevshayani Ekadashi
29 Jul 2027ThursdayKamika Ekadashi
12 Aug 2027ThursdayShravana Putrada Ekadashi
28 Aug 2027SaturdayAja Ekadashi
11 Sep 2027SaturdayParsva Ekadashi
26 Sep 2027SundayIndira Ekadashi
11 Oct 2027MondayPapankusha Ekadashi
25 Oct 2027MondayRama Ekadashi
10 Nov 2027WednesdayDev Uthani Ekadashi
24 Nov 2027WednesdayUtpanna Ekadashi
9 Dec 2027ThursdayMokshada Ekadashi
23 Dec 2027ThursdaySaphala Ekadashi

🪔 Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi

  1. Wake up early, bathe and take a sankalp.
  2. Worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves.
  3. Break the fast (parana) on Dwadashi within the right time.

📖 Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The Ekadashi katha tells how Goddess Ekadashi appeared from Lord Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura. Since then, fasting on this day is believed to remove sins and bring peace.

🍎 What to Eat During the Fast

Allowed: fruits, milk, sabudana, kuttu, singhara, sendha namak.

Avoid: rice, grains, onion and garlic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drink water during Ekadashi fast?

Yes, most people drink water. Some observe a nirjala (waterless) fast, but only if health permits.

Is rice allowed on Ekadashi?

No. Rice and grains are traditionally avoided on Ekadashi.